new book on northwestern ontario’s working class

(february 6, 2009 --thunder bay, on) the centre for northern studies is pleased to announce the release of its newest publication, essays in northwestern ontario working class history: thunder bay and its environs, edited by 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 alumnus, member of the department of history, and co-director of the lakehead social history institute, dr. michel s. beaulieu.

essays in northwestern ontario working class history is a peer-reviewed examination of the history of the working class from the late nineteenth century to the firm establishment of unions in northwestern ontario, in particular the thunder bay region, during the late twentieth century.

"the book brings together previously published, and new works from a cross-section of established and young scholars working in the allied fields of history, finnish studies, sociology, and canadian studies," explains dr. beaulieu. "it explores the substance of working class history in the region, and the degree to which it is linked to broader and comparative developments while, at the same time, being rooted in the area."

many of the essays bring to light issues of working class life in the area that have previously been neglected, or misunderstood. according to one contributor, contrary to the popular belief that aboriginal cultures did not mesh well with the values espoused by an industrial economy, in fact aboriginal people participated in a range of practices related to the growth of the industrial capitalist economy, including mining and lumbering.

contributors include an array of current and former lakehead faculty and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , as well as distinguished scholars from across canada.

the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 centre for northern studies is known internationally as one of the main centres for northern studies in canada. its activities in this area have added a distinct dimension to lakehead's identity as a university "of the north, in the north." by making a significant commitment and investment in the late 1980s, the university laid the foundation for its present high standing among northernists, and has established a reputation for excellence through the centre's publications.

copies of essays in northwestern ontario working class history are currently available at the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 alumni bookstore. a book launch will also be held in the near future. for more information, go to http://northernstudies.lakeheadu.ca

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media: dr. michel beaulieu is available for media interview. for more information please contact lisa pelot, communications officer, at 343-8177, or commun@lakeheadu.ca

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lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. with a main campus located in thunder bay, ontario and a campus in orillia, ontario, lakehead has over 7,900 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the northern ontario school of medicine. in 2006, research infosource inc. named 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 canada's research university of the year in the undergraduate category. for more information on 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , visit www.hsbcwebinars.com